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Andy Reid evasive on plans for Vick against Cowboys

Speaking on a conference call today, Philadelphia coach Andy Reid was puposely vague about his plans for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys.

Reid said he had not decided how to use his starters against the Cowboys but planned on arriving on a decision by the end of the day. A year ago, the Eagles lost their final regular-season game against the Cowboys and also dropped a playoff rematch a week later.

“I’ve been on both ends of that,” Reid said of the rest-vs.-play issue. “I’ve rested guys before and lost and gone on to the playoffs and done okay. And then played them and lost. I’ve had both experiences.”
A loss to Minnesota on Tuesday night locked the Eagles into the No. 3 spot for the NFC playoffs. Reid acknowledged quarterback Michael Vick, a top MVP candidate, incurred a quadiceps injury in the loss.

On the conference call, Reid said “by Sunday, he (Vick) should be able to function pretty good.” In a session with Philadelphia media, Reid was more pessimistic about Vick’s condition.

“I’m not even sure he can get back from what he’s got here with the quad,” Reid said. “It’s pretty sore right now. But I have to look at that. I mean, he’d be one that you have to look at to see what you do there.”

Reid did admit Vick has taken an abnomal number of hits in recent games. The hits may be taking a toll on Vick. In the last three games, he has thrown for six touchdowns with four interceptions. In the previous nine games, Vick threw for 15 touchdowns with two interceptions.

“We’ve got to take care of him from a coaching standpoint with calls, and the offensive line has to take care of him,” Reid said.